Pacifica, California vs. Cottonwood, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cottonwood, Arizona is 53.6% cheaper than Pacifica, California.

You would need a salary of $23,188 in Cottonwood, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacifica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cottonwood, Arizona is cheaper than Pacifica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Cottonwood
than in Pacifica, California
Pacifica, CA vs. Cottonwood, AZ
Compared to Pacifica, Cottonwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% lower